Laura Wolfe

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Laura began studying ballet at age three, followed by tap at five, and not
long
after, jazz. At thirteen she was honored with a scholarship from the
Professional Dancers Society. Soon after she was invited as one of only four
scholarship recipients to perform at their annual *Gypsy Awards Gala* in a
production number set by renowned choreographer Alex Romero. By that time,
Laura
had decided that performing was her career path. While attending California
State
University, Northridge, she put dancing on a back burner to focus on her
other
passion -- singing. The summer after Laura received her degree in Theatre
Arts,
she created and produced her first cabaret show,* Old Beginnings*. It
debuted at the Gardenia to excellent reviews and an invitation for
a return engagement. Soon after, Laura joined the repertory company Theatre
West, drawn to the well-reputed musical theatre class taught by founding
member
Betty Garrett. Through Theatre West, Laura met lyricist Marshall Barer
who featured her in his staged reading of *Happy Lot* starring Betty Garrett
and
Michael Feinstein. After a brief move to New York City, Laura was offered a
nine-month world tour by Cunard Cruise Lines before she had unpacked her
belongings. Laura eventually returned to Los Angeles and an unexpected
audition
for Swingin' SophistiCats, an L.A. based swing band, led to a stint as the
group's "girl singer". Not long after, Laura stepped back on the boards,
debuting the character of Swoozie Blessed in White Buffalo's premiere
production
of *Fool Am I (*Mark Taper/NoHo), to which Laura received wonderful reviews
for her portrayal of a desperately struggling singer "on the edge". In 2007,
Laura released the CD *Laura Wolfe/He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not*, which was
met with universal critical praise for her skillful phrasing, her beautiful,
versatile voice, and imaginative and passionate interpretations. The album
is receiving national attention on radio stations across the U.S., as well
as enjoying an international fanbase through itunes and other major outlets.
Laura's 2008 follow-up album *"...also dances" (A Tribute to the Great
Dancers of Film)* has reached equal acclaim. Having recently opened for
legendary jazz great Jack Sheldon at Cafe 322, Laura continues to perform at
clubs around Los Angeles. Laura’s new one-woman show -- directed by Bruce
Kimmel, musical director John Boswell -- premiered in March in Los Angeles.
Having recently performed this show in Palm Springs, Laura is pleased to now
bring her act to New York -- working with musical director Ron Abel -- as
well as return to Hofstra University’s Performing Arts Center to be a part
of their 75th Anniversary Concert Series on May 14th and 15th.
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As a kid, I always liked comedy and would listen to albums by George Carlin, Bob Newhart, Bill Cosby, and Lenny Bruce. Despite my enjoyment of these great talents, I decided to pursue an unfunny career and left Los Angeles for San Francisco State College to be a lawyer. When that did not hold my attention, I switched majors and ended up getting a Bachelor of. Art Degree in Communications.